This bill aims to clarify the legal treatment of condominium conversions with respect to water and waste disposal laws and municipal ordinances. It amends RSA 485-A:2, XIII by adding a new section (c) which states that a condominium conversion shall not be considered a subdivision. A condominium conversion is defined as the change of ownership form of an existing building or set of buildings without creating new, separate building lots. The bill also specifies that changes in the hours, days, or seasons of operation shall not be considered a change in land use.

Additionally, the bill amends RSA 356-B:5 to ensure that no subdivision ordinance in any city or town shall apply to a condominium conversion that does not result in additional dwelling units or the creation of new, separate building lots. It also allows for cities and towns to require a special use permit, special exception, or variance for conversion condominiums that do not conform to local zoning regulations. The bill removes the language that previously included "land use and site plan" regulations in the considerations for securing such permits. The act is set to take effect upon its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 485-A:2, 356-B:5